I had twelve pounds to slow for what it had brought me, which was more than any of those who sneered at me could say for themselves.

And I was surer than ever that I had it in me to make my mark as a singer of comic songs.

I had listened to other singers now, and I was certain that I had a new way of delivering a song.

My audiences had made me feel that I was going about the task of pleasing them in the right way.

All I wanted was the chance to prove what was so plain to me to others, and I knew then, what I have found so often, since then, to be true, that the chance always comes to the man who is sure he can make use of it.
So I plied my pick cheerfully enough all day, and went hame to my wife at nicht with a clear conscience and a hopeful heart.